§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much has been spent by his Department in each of the last three years on the provision of ceremonial dress for ambassadors, high commissioners, governors and other diplomatic representatives overseas.
§ Mr. GoodladThe figures are:
£ 1989–90 12,791 1990–91 13,151 1991–92 16,077
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much was spent by his Department on(a) bird feathers, (b) swords and (c) gold braid in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. GoodladThe information requested is not readily available and can be provided only at disproportionate cost.